Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game‑changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client‑first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first‑class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Brown Advisory is currently seeking a professional, energetic, and detail‑oriented individual to fill the Senior Accountant position within our Baltimore office location. The primary responsibility for this role is the day‑to‑day recording and review of financial transactions, accruals, and expenses. The individual will prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, perform variance analysis, and prepare monthly internal financial reporting for senior leadership.

This position is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within the accounting function of a global independent investment management and strategic advisory firm.

• Be thorough and accurate:
  Ensure data integrity, identify and address process improvements in our financial operations, and develop solutions. Leverage available tools—including automation and AI‑enabled features within our systems—to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Be curious and proactive:
  Contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions before issues arise. Be excited about making ongoing process improvements and be open to exploring new tools, including AI‑assisted workflows, to streamline processes and surface insights.
• Be a team player:
  Raise your hand to help others and offer support without being told to do so. Bring a positive attitude, assume positive intent from colleagues and managers, and share knowledge—particularly around new tools or efficiencies—with the broader team.
• Be a natural problem‑solver:
  Identify challenges, analyze root causes, seek to understand the rationale behind current processes, and propose solutions—leveraging data, system capabilities, and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate)—to improve outcomes.
• Work independently:
  Follow tasks through to completion, meet commitments, and proactively seek guidance as necessary. Be comfortable using modern tools to manage workflows, track progress, and improve personal productivity.
• Be discreet:
  Exhibit a high level of professionalism with respect to maintaining confidential and sensitive information, including the responsible use of AI tools in accordance with firm policies, data privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Have a positive, service‑oriented mindset:
  Provide impeccable support to Brown Advisory team members and regularly interact with colleagues within and outside of accounting. Communicate directly, concisely, and clearly—both in writing and verbally—and adapt your tone and message across audiences.

• General operational accounting responsibilities, including revenue and accounts receivable, firm investments, leases, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and amortization, and managing treasury activities to ensure accurate recording of cash disbursements, transfers, accounts receivable cash receipts, and corporate expense allocations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations, using system tools and automation where available to identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting for senior management, incorporating analytical review techniques and data‑driven insights to…